These stunning photographs of densely-populated China show there are rare moments and remote regions where another soul is not seen for miles. The images have been taken in picturesque locations like the rice fields of Yuanyang (top left), deserts of Dunhuang (top right), the serene waters of the Li river (bottom left), the towering cliffs of Huangshan (inset) and the barren landscape of the Muztagh Ata mountains (bottom right).

From Arizona to Iceland, stunning landscapes from across the globe are brought to life in these incredible 3D images. Professional photographer Paul Reiffer, 36, spent six years compiling superb landscape shots from all over the world that could be transformed into a 3D video. He said: 'The first image of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is my favourite. It is the most dramatic.' The one minute and 42 second video consists of around 20 images of landscapes including one in Iceland where a block of ice literally pops out of the picture. Pictured clockwise from top left: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco; Horseshoe Bend, Arizona; the Great Wall of China; and Pulpit rock, Dorset.

A tourist has made a photo album of himself at the Leaning Tower Of Pisa in Italy, using his fellow tourists as props. Instead of leaning against the tower the man spent his time at the Italian site leaning against the other men and women who were posed up next to the building. In the pictures, he looks like he is high-fiving or leaning against mini people.

A couple from North Yorkshire were unexpectedly treated to a private flight after realising they were the only two passengers on the plane (left inset). Carrie Fisher and her partner Kyle McNicol (right inset), both from York, were travelling from Krabi, Thailand, to Penang in Malaysia when they made the surprising discovery. Deciding to take full advantage of their situation, the couple decided to seat hop (main) around the plane and even experiment with some quirky dance moves.

A £420,000 solar powered boat (left) is set to become the world's most sustainable water taxi. The eye-catching 39ft catamaran is being developed by Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts in a bid to capitalise on the growing ecotourism market. It is hoped that this new design, which can even be connected to waterside houses to top up their energy supplies, will transform the way tourists go sightseeing. 

Queenstown has long attracted tourists with its stunning scenery and adventure sports. Its glorious Lake Wakatipu was transformed into the mythical woodland of Lothlorien in Lord of the Rings (inset). Take in its beauty from the comfort of your bed (top left) or bath (bottom right) at Azur Lodge, a luxury hotel perched among the trees above it. With nine standalone cottages and uninterrupted views of the water, it's hard not to feel just a little of Tolkien's magic during a stay at this stunning boutique hotel.

From a Japanese volcano mid-eruption (top left) to the snaking tendrils of an Iranian lagoon (bottom right), a new book capturing breath-taking aerials of planet Earth will be released this week. Overview: A New Perspective is a collection of images inspired by New York author Benjamin Grant’s Instagram account, Daily Overview. His stunning images showcase the dusty makeshift community at Nevada’s Burning Man festival, a labyrinthine settlement in the orange sands of Abu Dhabi’s desert (top right), as well as the surprising organisation of Ipanema beach (bottom left). He hones in on the mesmerising serenity of Angkor Wat (top centre) and the intricate design of New Delhi (bottom right).

These breathtaking images are among the first ever taken of the unusual rock formations in the Ulakhan-Sis mountain range - a natural wonder as yet undiscovered by the tourist market. Noted wildlife photographer Sergey Karpukhin who crowdfunded an expedition to the remote Arctic location described the buttes as like 'warriors on a march, who were suddenly petrified with malicious intent of a local shaman centuries ago'.

A revolting video that appears to show faeces left on the toilet seat (left) and tissues littering the gangway (centre) of a plane has recently emerged online. Several toilets were included in the short clip, including several which had dirty items outside (right) as well. The footage was reportedly filmed on an inaugural flight from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. Since it was posted online on August 30, the clip has amassed over 124,000 views with many viewers shocked and disgusted by what they have seen.

The Cambodian town of Skuon is so overrun with tarantulas they have taken to eating them. Considered a delicacy and likened to chicken or cod, they are deep fried and served with a pinch of herbs on a bed of noodles or rice. The gruesome practice began in 1970s when famine struck under Pol Pot's regime and city dwellers were forced to move to the countryside. Unable to farm and slowly starving they decided to eat the spiders.

Big cats are not generally known for being friendly creatures but these adorable photographs show how a pair of newborn cubs have become the best of friends at a zoo in Japan. The new arrivals, a lion and a tiger cub (pictured), are seen cuddling each other and play fighting like they were siblings. They seem completely oblivious to their differences as they snooze side by side. 

Author Victoria Hislop began her Peloponnese journey in Nafplio (top left). The Peloponnese is divided from the rest of Greece by the Corinth Canal (bottom left) and has all of the advantages of island life, including beaches (top right) and harbours. As she travelled around the region, she discovered its charming churches (bottom right), small villages and historic sites. She even took in some of the inland sights via a trundling train through the region (main).

Glenys Roberts returns to Fes (top left and bottom right) 30 years after her last visit and discovers that little has changed in the Moroccan city - save for the fact that it's now easier than ever to get to. The magical city is the perfect base to explore the hills of Irane (top right) and the Roman ruins of Volubilis (bottom left).

New Orleans, home of its infamous Mardi Gras (right inset), has always embraced its drink (left inset) and music culture and as Daily Mail's Siobhan Warwicker discovers, the city has shaken off Hurricane Katrina and ready to party. And in between the fun, there's a city with French charm and creole cuisine to discover.

Many animal-loving hotels employ pets in their welcome team. They include peacocks at Warwick Castle, water buffalo in Phuket and a dog at a Cornish hotel that is hired out for walks. Pictured clockwise from top left: Waggers, a miniature labradoodle at Staybridge Suites London, Zeffie the Shar Pei at Ellenborough Park in the Cotswolds, and Skabenga the cat at The Oyster Box in Durban, South Africa.

The Beekman hotel has opened its doors after three years of renovation. Originally constructed as one of the first skyscrapers in New York in 1881, part of the historic Manhattan property has been left vacant since 1940. As a result, much of the original interior including a spectacular nine-storey atrium is intact (top left). The 287-room hotel is also home to TV chef and restauranteur Tom Colicchio's latest eatery Fowler & Wells.